Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
This is a 12w DIY valve guitar amplifier project published in Radio and Hobbies (December 1954), specifically designed to suit the growing popularity of electric guitars. Apparently they were right, more amplifiers would be needed in future. Looks interesting, except for the volume pot being first in the signal chain. That’s not ideal – I … Read more
From Radio, Television and Hobbies, October 1962 PLAYMASTER MODEL 102 SINGLE-CHANNEL GUITAR AMPLIFIER
The Playmaster is an Australian twin channel guitar amplifier from the sixties – these came in kits, with instructions published in a magazine. It’s an usual design if you’re used to looking at Fenders and Marshalls etc. Channel one: The main guitar channel has volume, bass, treble, vibrato speed and depth and has 12″ speaker. … Read more
How to Test an Output Transformer Got an old output transformer with no markings or a transformer in an amp that your are not sure about? Maybe one used for a 100v line system? Don’t toss it just yet — with a few simple tests, you can figure out what it is, how it’s wired, … Read more
Here is a contribution from Jordan Fontaine, a modified Mid-Fi Clarinot) Modded Midfi Clari(not) This was a fun project to delve into. I certainly didn’t stay true to the short delay, tape warble aesthetic. The delay still does that sound but now it can run wild too. Very versatile now for rockabilly, dub, shoegaze … Read more
